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Want to get more involved with College Democrats? Apply for one of our Caucus Chair positions or to be our new Communications Director! We have six caucuses: Women’s, LGBT, Black, Hispanic, Environmental, and the Progressive Caucus. Caucus chairs will be in charge of planning and implementing Days of Action, presenting at general body meetings, hosting […]

On September 15th, the UF College Democrats had their first social of the semester in Ichetucknee Springs State Park near Fort White, Florida. A protected landscape (IUCN Cateogry V), the head spring was declared a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1972. The sights and sounds we experienced represent a Florida […]

With such an exciting year ahead, College Democrats needs more leaders to get involved! College Democrats has several appointed positions opening up, including an entirely new committee! Positions to be Social Committee Chair, a Social Committee member, Intramural Sports Captain, and Community Service Chair are now open and we will be accepting applications until September […]

Interested in becoming more involved with the UF College Democrats? Applying to chair a caucus is a great way to become a leader within UFCD, grow your specific area of interest, and help educate the student body. We now have six caucuses: Women’s, LGBT, Black, Hispanic, Environmental, and the newly created Progressive Caucus. Caucus chairs […]

It’s fall once again in Gainesville and everyone knows that means the start of classes, football games and UF College Democrat meetings. With classes starting, it’s time again for UF College Democrats to begin a new year with exciting opportunities and events for members. Our newly elected e-board has been working hard over the […]

During the first week of August 2013, the UF College Democrats headed up to Washington, D.C. to participate in the annual College Democrats of America summer convention. At the conference we were able to meet College Democrats from all across the United States and had the opportunity to share our experiences and learn from other […]

UF College Democrats recognize the importance of local elections, and realize that, in order to keep Gainesville moving forward, progressive candidates like Craig Lowe must be elected to office. Craig Lowe has served admirably as mayor of Gainesville. Since his swearing in, Gainesville has seen over 1,800 new jobs, a balanced budget each year, lower […]

Last week, the UF College Democrat’s Women’s Caucus held a Day of Action to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme court case Roe v. Wade. Decided on January 22, 1973, this case recognized a woman’s right to privacy and a woman’s right to choose. Before this case, almost all states outlawed abortions except […]

On April 21st, we held our first annual Spring Banquet to celebrate all that we’ve done as an organization over the past year. It was hosted and set up by the UF Democrats Social Committee. We had an evening full of fun, food, and a little bit of sentimentality. It was a great way to […]